The spelling of the word "are tail" may be confusing for some, but it can be easily explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word "are" is pronounced as /ɑː/ while "tail" is pronounced as /teɪl/. Thus, when we combine the two words, it becomes "are tail" /ɑː(teɪl)/. It may appear to be spelled as "artail" but it is actually pronounced with a distinct pause between the two words. So, the next time you come across the phrase "are tail", remember the correct pronunciation is /ɑː(teɪl)/.